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16 Questions

1. What causes Antonio and the other passengers to desert their ship in Act I of
The Tempest?

The Boatswain refuses to correct the course of Ariel calls on Poseidon to sink the ship, causing
A B
the ship, and it runs aground on the island. all the passengers to swim for their lives.

Prospero uses magic to create a storm and Ariel sets the ship on fire, and the passengers
C make the passengers believe the ship is D must jump off it to save their lives.
breaking up.

2. According to Act I of The Tempest, why does Ariel willingly serve Prospero and carry out his commands?

because Prospero rescued him from because Prospero uses magic to force his
A B
imprisonment obedience

because he knows Prospero's history and pities because he mistakenly believes Prospero is his
C D
him father

3. When Prospero and Miranda were first cast away, who helped them and how?

The royal counselor, Gonzalo, by stowing food, Prospero's brother, Antonio, by protecting them
A water, garments, and books aboard their small B from the king's wrath
boat

King Alonso, by allowing Prospero to go into Ariel, by teaching Prospero and Miranda survival
C D
exile rather than being hanged skills that were useful on the island

4. According to Act I of The Tempest, why have Prospero and Miranda turned against Caliban?

A because Caliban attacked Miranda B because Caliban is the child of a sorceress

C because Caliban is malformed D because Caliban tried to retake the island

5. According to Act I of The Tempest, which of the following events does Prospero bring about or plan to
bring about? Choose three options.

to free Ariel permanently from his service to arrange a marriage between Ferdinand and
A B
Miranda

C to achieve revenge against his brother Antonio D to turn over his rule of the island to Ferdinand

to repay Caliban for taking the island away from

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6. In The Tempest, Act I, what does Caliban most likely mean when he tells Miranda, “You taught me
language, and my profit on’t / Is, I know how to curse”?

He means that Miranda has taught him to He means that Miranda did not teach him to
A despise himself because he comes from a B read or write, so being able to speak is of no use
questionable background. to him.

He means that Miranda was a poor and He means that Miranda has harmed him
C unskilled teacher because he could not learn to D because she has shown him there is a wider
speak properly. world beyond his reach.

7. When Prospero says in Act I of The Tempest that he has more commands for Ariel, Ariel protests as
follows:

Ariel. Remember, I have done thee worthy service,

What does Ariel’s speech imply about the relationship between him and Prospero?

Prospero tolerates Ariel's mischief and enjoys Ariel knows that he can turn to Prospero for
A B
his company. comfort.

Prospero hopes to adopt Ariel into his family as Ariel believes he can rely on Prospero's sense of
C D
his heir. justice.

8. Which of the following best characterizes Miranda as Shakespeare presents her in Act I of The Tempest?

A studious and bookish B frivolous and silly

C deceitful and sly D kind and compassionate

9. Part A
Which best explains why Caliban obeys Prospero’s orders in Act I of The Tempest?

because Caliban and Ariel have a secret plot because Caliban wants Prospero to leave the
A B
against Prospero island

because Caliban still hopes to win Miranda's because Caliban knows that Prospero can use
C D
love magic to force obedience

10. Part A
Aristocrats and commoners mix freely in Act I of The Tempest, both on the island and on board ship.
Which best describes the relations between the high-ranking aristocrats and the lower-ranking
commoners?

Aristocrats express only contempt and scorn for Aristocrats and commoners avoid contact with
A B
commoners. one another.

Commoners speak their minds freely to Commoners address aristocrats politely and
C D
aristocrats as if equals. respectfully.

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11. A Shakespearean romance typically features dark themes with hints of violence. Which of the following
best describes a dark and violent theme Shakespeare introduces in Act I of The Tempest?

A the danger of uncontrolled passions B the sweetness of love at first sight

C the permanence of familial loyalty D the wisdom acquired with experience

12. A Shakespearean romance typically features an unrealistic plot. Which of the following aspects of the
plot that unfolds in Act I of The Tempest can best be described as unrealistic?

Antonio betrays Prospero and drives him out of Ariel pleads with Prospero to give him his
A B
Milan. freedom.

Ferdinand suggests marriage the moment he Prospero brings up Miranda on his own with
C D
sees Miranda. love and care.

13. In the opening of this scene, what are the nobles doing while the storm rages?

A By hiding inside. B Plotting their next action.

C Helping the Boatswain. D Running around in chaos.

14. Who or what caused the tempest?

Angry spirits, to punish Prospero. Prospero, in order to bring his enemies to the
A B
island.

C Miranda, in a fit of rage. D Global warming.

15. Which of the following do Ariel and Caliban have in common?

A They are both in love with Miranda. B They are both the children of Sycorax.

They are both servants of Prospero and have They are both angry with Prospero for stealing
C D
been imprisoned. the island.

16. How does Prospero feel about his treatment of Caliban?

A He feels justified in how he treats him. B He doesn't care about how Caliban feels.

He feels saddened that Caliban does not respect He feels happy that he has power over someone
C D
him. as strong and powerful as Caliban.

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Answer Key

1. c 2. a 3. a 4. a

5. a, c, b 6. d 7. d 8. d

9. d 10. c 11. a 12. c

13. d 14. b 15. c 16. a

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